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Wal-Mart Taking on Netflix; Retailers Adds Streaming Video to Web Site
Wal-Mart is moving its streaming video service Vudu to its main Web site, in a move to challenge Netflix.
Netflix Puts Streaming Into Overdrive With DVD Biz Peaking
Jefferies & Co. said Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) second quarter results missed revenue and subscribers addition estimates on higher churn, while third quarter guidance was below consensus.
Jackson rehearsal footage nixed for doctor's trial
Raw film footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing a planned concert in the days before his death will not be shown to the jury in the upcoming trial of his personal doctor, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday.
Jackson rehearsal footage nixed for doctor's trial
Raw film footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing a planned concert in the days before his death will not be shown to the jury in the upcoming trial of his personal doctor, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday.
Katy Perry Goes Blonde for 'The Smurfs' Premier [PHOTOS]
Except for being blue, Perry partly transformed herself into the cartoon character for the premier. She got her nails painted with the characters' images, dyed her hair blonde and sported a white Smurfs dress.
New Macbook Air vs. Sony Vaio Z 2011
Sony and Apple have been longtime rivals in the premium consumer electronics world, with both manufacturers setting trends and making fashion statements while pushing the boundaries of technology.
Canon posts Q2 earnings fall, lifts forecast
Canon Inc <7751.T> posted a 30.9 percent decline in quarterly operating profit on Monday, hurt by production halts due to parts shortages after the March 11 earthquake, but it raised its full-year forecast due to a faster recovery than expected.
'Captain America' Shoots Down 'Harry Potter'
Superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" triumphed at the U.S. and Canadian box offices with $65.8 million in weekend ticket sales as the magic faded from the final "Harry Potter" film's record-breaking debut. The strong opening for "Captain America" topped expectations in its battle against the hugely successful "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2," which saw its massive opening-weekend audience from last week shrink by 72 percent.
'Captain America' beats 'Potter' at box office
Superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" triumphed over the U.S. and Canadian box offices with $65.8 million in weekend ticket sales, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
"Captain America" shoots down "Harry Potter"
Superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" triumphed at the U.S. and Canadian box offices with $65.8 million in weekend ticket sales as the magic faded from the final "Harry Potter" film's record-breaking debut.
Justin Timberlake: the 'Motherlover' Takes Over Comic-Con 2011 [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Justin Timberlake joins the Twilight cast at Comic-Con 2011.
What Is Thunderbolt?
Apple rolled out the latest iteration of its new ultra-thin portable, the Macbook Air, touting new software and something called Thunderbolt -- but what exactly is Thunderbolt?
What is Certain and Uncertain About Apple's Mac OS X Lion and MacBook Air ?
Apple has perfected the art of maintaining silence over product release dates even when it is in duress from guessed dates provided by media and analysts who toy with customer expectations.
Exclusive: Access, Sony, Universal weigh EMI bids
Len Blavatnik's Access Industries, Sony Music Entertainment and Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group are among the music companies and private equity firms interested in buying EMI Group Ltd , people familiar with the situation said.
Sony insurer sues to deny data breach coverage
One of Sony Corp's insurers has asked a court to declare that it does not have to pay to defend the media and electronics conglomerate from mounting legal claims related to a massive data breach earlier this year.
Exclusive - Access, Sony, Universal weigh EMI bids
Len Blavatnik's Access Industries, Sony Music Entertainment and Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group are among the music companies and private equity firms interested in buying EMI Group Ltd , people familiar with the situation said.
Is The Amazing Spider-Man Reboot Trailer following The Dark Knight Rises footsteps?
The Amazing Spider-Man trailer released by Sony Pictures has given audiences a taste of what's to come for the web slinging comic book hero reboot. Director Marc Webb has appeared to have given the new Spider-Man film a more serious mood seen in the teaser as compared to previous director Sam Raimi's rendition. The campy styled version has transformed into a darker drama, perhaps following the footsteps of the Batman trilogy leading to Christopher Nolan's reboot of the Dark Knight.
FBI Cracks Down on 'Anonymous' Over PayPal Hacking, Arrests 14
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 14 members of hacking group 'Anonymous' for their alleged involvement in a cyber attack on PayPal's website.
Baidu Signs Deal with Music Studios for Legal Downloads
The deal brings to an end the litigation between recording companies and Baidu over piracy charges
Apple Testing LCD Display for iPad 3?
Two of the world's largest makers of liquid crystal display, Samsung Electronics and LG Display, could be pretty close to closing a deal from Apple Inc, according to reports.
Can iPhone 5 Survive the Onslaught of Samsung Hercules, the 'Demigod'?
As Apple continues to remain tight-lipped about iPhone 5 release date and specifications, Android smartphones, mainly from Samsung, HTC and Motorola, are making greater gains in the smartphone battle.
Google Android + Sony Tablet and Ericsson Could Crush Apple iOS
The rivalry between Google and Apple continues to heat up as the two tech giants reported progressive development for Android and Apple App Store. Apple holds the lead with over 15 billion downloads while Android grew rapidly with over 4.5 billion. The increased number of Android smartphone and tablets flowing into the stores will attempt to even the playing field with Apple's iOS devices.
iPad 3 vs. Sony S1, S2, TouchPad, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 - What Should You Buy?
With Apple's iPad dominating the tablet market, expectations of the iPad 3 release is considered to cement its position at the top. Sony, Samsung, and Hewlett Packard have all released their latest tablets in hopes of eating away at Apple's 82% hold over the US tablet market. The iPad 2 now have seen threats but can the new line of competitive tablets be enough to counter Apple's upcoming iPad 3?
Sony Ericsson counts cost of Japanese disaster
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson forecast an upturn in the second half, as it posted a first quarterly loss since 2009 due to a parts shortage stemming from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Sony Ericsson sees better second-half after quarterly loss
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson forecast an upturn in the second half when posting a quarterly loss due to component shortages stemming from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Sony Ericsson swings to quarterly loss after Japan quake
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson swung to a second-quarter loss after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan weighed on its earnings more than expected.
Sony Ericsson makes surprise quarterly loss, hit by Japan
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posted a surprise second-quarter loss on Friday as the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan weighed more on its earnings than the market had expected.
Exclusive close-up pictures of Peter Parkers – masks and costume in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012)
'The Amazing Spider-Man' starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Denis Leary, and Chris Zylka revealed the costume suit of Andrew Garfield in the new avatar of Spider Man.
Amazon’s 9-inch Tablet Arriving in October?
The Amazon-made tablets are expected to run on Android 2.1 and will be powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor.
Lady Gaga's You Tube Account Suspended
Lady Gaga's You Tube account was suspended on Thursday. The suspension was due to multiple or severe violations of YouTube's copyright policy, the notice reads.